Can this produce smooth clean chip-free cuts in plywood & other sheetgoods, & can it be used with a straight edge to keep the cut perfectly straight?
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You can use a straight edge to guide the saw but it must be quite thin since when the blade is at full cutting depth there is little clearance below the motor housing. The blade that comes with the saw is quite thin and has little set to the teeth, so cuts tend to be pretty clean. However if you plan to rip an 8 ft. sheet of 3/4 inch plywood, you will be disappointed: Not enough power or battery life to work well for an app like that.
18816
I expect it depends on the material being cut. The plywood and thin material I have used, it splinters. It cuts a straight line but does not cut as I expected it to do as the ad depicted.
18817
The rotation speed is fairly low and you will need to experiment with various blades. The standard blade does chip the edge. There is a finer circular blade but I have not used it yet. The cuts I make have not needed a perfectly chip-frre cut, and I just round the edge with sand paper. I have used it against a straight edge. You have to watch it through, because it will wonder away from the ruler it you do not put the appropriate pressure. Positioning the edge (I use a long level) requires some inventiveness.
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The saw has a foot which can be used with a straight edge clamped to the wood to produce a straight cut. A trick I was taught for preventing splintering with plywood is to clamp another piece of wood under the plywood. I am guessing the splintering occurs with plywood layers not having enough support.
18819
we mainly use it for trim.it will make a nice cut with a straight edge.i haven't experimented a lot with it
18820
I would think that it would depend on the blade that was being used, as far as chip-free cuts. I have not used it in that fashion. I think it would be very important to keep it fully charged as well so that the blade doesn't stall. As far as strait cuts with a straight edge it would follow the straight edge fine.
18821
Sir! I used this little machine in solid pine and 1/4" plywood where the cut quality did not matter. Seems to be cutting ok., but you might need to change the blade to get better cut, such as more tooth on the blade.
18822
Yes, you can make clean cuts depending on the blade you're using and it's condition as well as cut straight lines using a guide (straight edge). The problem with this tool is it overheats the battery quickly draining it. So you've only got about 3-6 minutes of cutting. Love this tool but HATE that it doesn't run longer.
885210
it's incredibly smooth on everything i've cut. i've cut oak, pine, poplar and ash. I recently went to cabinet making shop and they use this same blade in all their saws. They're great blades!
1426097
Mine did fine cutting in similar situations. We did a lot of trim and it was always pretty square.
905191
As with any saw it is dependent on the blade used. Cutting the right side is always a plus. Running a straight edge will allow straight cuts.
806944
makes perfectly straight lines to split plywood. Really only purpose is to cut the plywood into smaller more manageable pieces. Don't expect to be making circles or triangles.
1567711
I take back my answer, after (a lot of) practice, I can get a smooth, attractive cut about 90% of the time :3--Original Answer--Yes, but it probably won't be a very attractive cut.I used it to cut plastic and it rarely came out looking good.
1816449
I use another trimmer for edges but I don't see why it wouldn't create a great edge. Only concern with edge trimming is that the blade is very wide, not ideal for curves/bends in the hair line. Hope that was helpful.
711781
I have used this in plywood and it worked great. I believe it can be attached to a straight edge or a circle attachment. I think amazon has one.
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Yes, I have trimmed the plastic without the contents falling apart. However I don't think it is a good Idea because over time the corners might begin to come apart. If you have a paper trimmer you can measure the length of the amount of plastic that you want to keep, that will allow you to make straight clean cuts. This way you prevent the corners from coming apart. I hope that makes sense.
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i never use the straight edge for pieces shorter than 24 inches as it is not needed since the table saw will handle it. i use it to cut 4x8 sheets of plywood as an edge guide for the skill saw.or other large pieces to hard to handle on a table saw.
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Will work with a circular hole saw at slow speed for cutting holes. Then clean (blow) any loose pieces then seal with silicone 50 yr caulk. If fact any surface you cut you need to seal that way.As Elaine states I only cut straight lines with a single edge razor blade, or carpenters knife blade, NEW & SHARP only.
861304
I have not had any chipout when cutting either hardwoods or plywood. If this is a concern for furniture building I would probably use a backing board so your good piece is not the last thing the set touches just to be extra safe.
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Not sure about sheet goods, but I would think it'd be fine in plywood. Although...I did cut 1/8 MDF with it, and it did fine. I guess the blade choice is an important consideration. I've just cut a bunch of 7/8 thick cedar for adirondack chairs, with curves for arms and back- and the blade cut true and square (edge stayed 90 degrees to the face). I'm extremely happy with the saw, and the price is quite fair based on my experience with the value of other types of power tools. If you had to cut a long straight line with it, and used a straight edge as a guide, I think you'd be happy with the result. A circular saw might be less fussy though for that application. Good Luck! Not sure about sheet goods, but I would think it'd be fine in plywood. Although...I did cut 1/8 MDF with it, and it did fine. I guess the blade choice is an important consideration. I've just cut a bunch of 7/8 thick cedar for adirondack chairs, with curves for arms and back- and the blade cut true and square (edge stayed 90 degrees to the face). I'm extremely happy with the saw, and the price is quite fair based on my experience with the value of other types of power tools. If you had to cut a long straight line with it, and used a straight edge as a guide, I think you'd be happy with the... » Read More Not sure about sheet goods, but I would think it'd be fine in plywood. Although...I did cut 1/8 MDF with it, and it did fine. I guess the blade choice is an important consideration. I've just cut a bunch of 7/8 thick cedar for adirondack chairs, with curves for arms and back- and the blade cut true and square (edge stayed 90 degrees to the face). I'm extremely happy with the saw, and the price is quite fair based on my experience with the value of other types of power tools. If you had to cut a long straight line with it, and used a straight edge as a guide, I think you'd be happy with the result. A circular saw might be less fussy though for that application. Good Luck! « Show Less
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No- though it could do something like a wavy potato chip, and you could adjust the thickness to be cloSer to a fry- however, the straight blade is really the best blade and other cuts can be messy/disappointing
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If you get a Diamond Blade, you would be successful. Maybe the carbide blade for a while but I expect it would wear faster. As for straight? How steady are you.
1080733
In my use this saw (using the included blade) makes relatively chip-free cuts. As you would expect from the price it is not a high precision machine. Preventing chips is largely a matter the operator's care in use. The saw is only designed to make straight, plumb cuts. If the work is kept flat and fed slow and straight the cut has minimal chipping. It is not a precision lapidary saw, however.
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I assum you are referring to cutting those sheets of grass not removing an existing lawn. it saws through ok but is slow and hard to keep a clean straight edge. I use a Golok (a type of machete). it chops through much faster and makes a cleaner edge.